Johannesburg in March
Great time to visit
One of Johannesburg's golden months. Comfortable temperatures, minimal rain, and fewer crowds make this ideal for exploring the city.
Weather
March brings relief as autumn settles in. Days stay warm but lose that oppressive humidity, while nights start getting genuinely cool. Rain becomes occasional rather than expected, and you'll get those perfect clear blue highveld skies.
25°C high13°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$75/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Human Rights Day (March 21)
- •Rand Show
- •Arts Alive Festival
March Tips
- •Pack layers - mornings can be crisp while afternoons are warm
- •Perfect hiking weather for Melville Koppies and Suikerbosrand
- •Restaurant patios and outdoor markets are at their best
All Months
March through May delivers Jo'burg at its finest. The summer rains have washed the highveld clean, temperatures hover around a perfect 20°C, and the jacaranda trees paint Pretoria purple in October - though that's technically spring.
Winter (June to August) means crisp mornings and sunny afternoons. You'll need a jacket for those 5°C dawns, but by lunch you're back in t-shirts. This is prime time for outdoor activities and clear skies that stretch to Magaliesberg.
September through November brings the spring rush. Temperatures climb steadily, afternoon thunderstorms build drama in the sky, and the whole city seems to wake up from winter hibernation.
Avoid December and January unless you enjoy afternoon thunderstorms that can flood streets in minutes. The heat builds to uncomfortable levels, and half the city disappears to the coast for holidays. But if you're here for New Year's, the energy is electric.
Johannesburg Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
7/10
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